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Fiao’o Faamausili

REGARDED AS ONE of the world’s leading hookers and most successful Captains, Fiao’o Faamausili has fashioned a remarkable career since her first-class debut way back in 1999.

Her list of achievements is long and includes: four-time Women’s Rugby World Cup winner, Black Ferns skipper since 2012, all-time Black Ferns appearances record holder, New Zealand Rugby women’s player of the year in 2011, the first women to play 100 games for one province, and multiple provincial titles to her name with the Auckland Storm. Furthermore, in 2018 she was made an Officer of NZ Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to rugby.

Faamausili’s accurate lineout throwing combined with strong carries and a penchant for the tryline, not to mention her physical and mental toughness, make her a rugged opponent. She picked up a hattrick during the Black Ferns 31-11 victory against the Black Ferns in Sydney earlier this season.

The Manurewa police detective was originally looking to retire from international rugby after the 2017 season but has decided to make herself available again as exciting times loom for the women’s game.\

Position:

Hooker

Born:

30/09/1980

Physical:

1.63m; 75kg

Test Debut:

2002 v Australia

Test Points Breakdown:

15t

Test Points:

75

Caps:

54

Provincial Team:

Auckland

Able to unleash their attacking qualities among the backs, the Black Ferns achieved their first goal of their international season by retaining the Laurie O'Reilly Memorial Trophy in the second of two Tests against Australia, in Auckland on Saturday.
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Black Ferns captain and hooker Fiao'o Faamausili and coach Glenn Moore both believe there is significant improvement the side can make as they continue their programme with a second Test against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.
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Just as their male counterparts, the All Blacks, have to keep progressing their game, so the move to professionalise the women's rugby game in New Zealand is a step to keep up with the trends in the world women's game.
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